History

Every year, a million people visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to learn about the events of July 1-3, 1863. When visiting the area around the battlefield, there are many museums that strive to tell the story of the battle in a variety of ways. However, if you…

I’ve been to many historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but none have been quite like the Captain William Vicary Mansion in Beaver County. That’s because, instead of providing a simple historical museum focusing on the highlights of the county’s history, the mansion serves as a…

Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods,” a fact which is likely unsurprising to anyone that’s traveled through Pennsylvania’s northern tier. Looking out over the landscape, trees stretch as far as the eye can see in nearly every direction. However, in the early 20th century, the…

Baseball has a rich history in Pittsburgh, with professional baseball in the city dating back to 1876. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that the team joined the National League as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys (not Alleghenies). The team was later renamed the “Pirates” in 1891 after…

The litany of famous Americans who spent time in Philadelphia is well known. However, few know that one of America’s most famous authors spent a significant portion of his adult life in the city. Edgar Allan Poe came to Philadelphia in 1838 from New York City…

Located on a small knoll on the outskirts of Kittanning is one of Armstrong County’s most historic homes. Built in the 1840s, this building, known today as the McCain House, served as both a home and a school, before being turned over to the Armstrong…